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500 Francs Aries
| Issuer | Cameroon (1960-date) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#581 |
| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Cameroon occupies the central field, depicting a shield bearing scales of justice surmounted by a five-pointed star, flanked by fasces and supported on a ribbon scroll inscribed REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON / REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN, with the fineness mark Ag 999 to the lower left. The field displays a distinctive wavy line pattern rendered in alternating light and dark sections, creating a dynamic textured background. The bilingual national motto PAIX / PEACE and TRAVAIL / WORK and PATRIE / FATHERLAND appears in two languages flanking the arms. The date 2023 is prominently placed above the coat of arms. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA is boldly inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse description | The central motif features the Aries zodiac symbol and its associated star constellation rendered beneath a large magnifying glass, set against a deep night sky background with visible stars rendered in colour. The ram symbol of Aries and the connecting constellation lines are depicted with precision, evoking an astronomical chart. The remaining eleven zodiac signs are arranged in sequence around the rim, each individually delineated, forming a complete zodiacal border. Selective gilding highlights key design elements, contrasting with the frosted and mirrored proof surfaces. The overall composition combines celestial cartography with the aesthetic language of modern collector coinage. |
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| Mintage | 2023 MW - Proof - 500 |
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